Hawaii
National Park, Hawai‘i – Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues
its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs
with the community and visitors in June. All programs are free, but park
entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks
Association. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events:

Hawaiki
Rising: Hōkūle‘a, Nainoa Thompson and the Hawaiian Renaissance.Author
Sam Low tells the story in the words of the men and women who voyaged aboard
the Polynesian sailing canoe, Hōkūle‘a. The crew members grew up at
time when their Hawaiian culture was in danger of extinction and their
future in their own landwas uncertain.
Overcoming fear by trusting in the vision of islands rising from the sea,
Nainoa Thompson and his crew became the first Hawaiians to navigate the Pacific
without charts or instruments in a thousandyears.
Join Sam Low for a special evening celebrating the release of his new book.
Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ongoing After Dark in the Park series. Free.

Wai‘ōhinu
Coastline. The Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund (www.wildhawaii.org) and volunteers have been working on
conservation issues along the Wai‘ōhinu coastline in southeast Hawai‘i since
2001. Perhaps best known for their marine debris removal efforts, they have
also been active with anchialine pool restoration, hawksbill (honu‘ea) sea
turtle research, and coastal strand restoration projects in this remote region
in Ka‘ū. Marine biologist and HWF project coordinator, Megan Lamson, will
discuss the unique natural and cultural resources of this region, share the
progress of their conservation work, and present some opportunities to
participate in upcoming volunteer events.